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  1. Moving your Minimax

    First, welcome to the Minimax club!

    Unless things have changed, there are not adjustable feet to level the machine. A few wedges, made from scrap 2x materials, work great. Cut the wedges on a 1...
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    I have owned one for 20+ years, the things to...

    I have owned one for 20+ years, the things to watch for are the on/off switch and the motor brushes. For the switch, I replaced it with a regular 20 amp light switch (a replacement original switch...
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    From the current price of the Mini Max CU300...

    From the current price of the Mini Max CU300 Classic, I can see why you would be interested. The CU300 Smart comes with a few more accessories, but it depends on what you plan on using the machine...
  4. Coupons for the San Mateo Woodworking Show

    If you are going to the show, here is a way to save a few bucks on the cover charge....

    $4.00 off admission coupon from peachtree (along with others) http://www.ptreeusa.com/san_mateo_coupons.pdf...
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    The real trick is you need to bend it slightly...

    The real trick is you need to bend it slightly past straight, because it will spring back a little.
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    Sticker removing fluid worked for me. I use...

    Sticker removing fluid worked for me. I use De-solv-it, orange based, available at Wal-mart and other stores.
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    This is referring to non-current limiting...

    This is referring to non-current limiting breaker. Non-current limiting breakers trip after about 1 1/2 cycles, current limiting breakers trip at about 1/2 cycles.
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    I bought an automatic drain from Harbor Frieght...

    I bought an automatic drain from Harbor Frieght several years ago and it works great. It was really a pain to lie on the floor and open the drain.

    Some other guys have installed a "blow-off"...
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    If you only have two drains in the Basement, here...

    If you only have two drains in the Basement, here is what I would do. Most likely there is a clog in part of the Basement plumbing, some where past where the floor drain connects into the main...
  10. A hand nibbler would work...

    A hand nibbler would work http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/topages/nibblingtool.php

    Might also sneek up to the diameter with a knock-out punch. It would be fairly easy to do overlapping...
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    I would build a 6" tall form using a strip of...

    I would build a 6" tall form using a strip of 1/2" ply and a 2x6 (5 1/2"). The form would be attached to the asphalt with a few 16p double headed nails (pre drill the holes first), through the...
  12. Here is what I did... Bought a large wood knob...

    Here is what I did... Bought a large wood knob and faced the rounded front flat. I glued the knob to the door and screwed the robe hook to the knob. Now there is enough surface area so that the...
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    Might have them check the size of the wires from...

    Might have them check the size of the wires from the pole to your house. My local power company refused to change the wiring enough though I upgraded the panel from 100 amp to 200 amp.
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    Dowel spacing question

    I am building an island upper cabinet that is 8' long (one piece), using maple veneer with MDF core. The cabinet has doors on the front and back, with a shared partition in between. The top, bottom...
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    I have a .pdf of the S315 brochure I can email...

    I have a .pdf of the S315 brochure I can email you, if you like. But here are the dimensions.
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    MM Saw Question

    What is the purpose for the plastic bar on the riving knife bracket? I have yet to figure out what it does, other than make it harder to remove the blade.
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    Depending on the diameter of the bar and the...

    Depending on the diameter of the bar and the thread pitch, I have wrapped copper wire in the threads and used a standard 3 jaw chuck.
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    Thanks for figuring it out! I bought my MM16...

    Thanks for figuring it out! I bought my MM16 about 3 years ago, put the miter guage on a shelf and forgot all about it.
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    What is this miter gauge from?

    I can't remember if I bought this surplus or if it goes to one of my machines. There are no manufacturer markings on it. The guide bar is 3/4" wide and 5/16" tall. The extrusion, bolts, and bar...
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    The picture is correct for polarity. Here is how...

    The picture is correct for polarity. Here is how I remember it: when the outlet is turned with the ground pin down (sort of a smiley face) the left blade is white or neutral.
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    A few things to know: 1. When looking for a 3...

    A few things to know:

    1. When looking for a 3 phase motor, pay attention to the insulation class of the motor. To be inverter duty, it should have class "F" insulation. The voltage produced by...
  22. When you talk with the HVAC material suppliers,...

    When you talk with the HVAC material suppliers, ask for "spiral duct". It come in 10' lengths, and in 1" diameter increments from 4" to 10" and 2" increments after that.

    As for the design, try to...
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    You might also consider using variable frequency...

    You might also consider using variable frequency drives inside of a rotary phase converter, depending on the horsepower and the $$$. The VFD gives you a lot of options that are not available with...
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    Most of the tile (and the glue) from this era...

    Most of the tile (and the glue) from this era contains ASBESTOS, take care not to break it into pieces. If the tiles are 9" square, it definately contains asbestos.
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    From the look of the motor, I think this one was...

    From the look of the motor, I think this one was made around 1940. Delta has a great book called "Getting the most out of your bandsaw and scroll saw", Lindsey Books reprinted it a few years ago,...
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